President William Ruto has made a fresh round of appointments to key parastatal boards, signaling a renewed focus on strengthening leadership in sectors critical to Kenya’s development. The changes, announced through a Kenya Gazette notice dated July 4, 2025, affect several institutions involved in healthcare, trade, governance, procurement, and education.
In a notable shift, Ruto appointed John Munyu as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board for a three-year term. Munyu, a former CEO of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), brings vast experience in medical procurement and public health supply chains. His appointment replaces Dr. Charles Githinji, who has now been reassigned to lead the Kenya Biovax Institute Limited as its Non-Executive Chairperson.
Dr. Githinji’s new role at Kenya Biovax places him at the helm of a vital institution tasked with boosting local vaccine production and biotechnology research. His appointment follows the revocation of Dr. Swarup Ranjan Mishra’s tenure. The Biovax Institute was formed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to promote self-reliance in vaccine manufacturing.
In public procurement oversight, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi Ng’ongo revoked the appointment of Susan Mambo to the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board. The board plays a pivotal role in resolving procurement-related disputes and ensuring transparency in public tenders.
Further appointments include Hussein Dado as Chairperson of the Public Service Superannuation Fund Board of Trustees, reinforcing leadership in the management of civil servants’ pensions.
In the education sector, Henry Anyona has joined the board of the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, replacing Consolata Rop. However, Rop was subsequently re-appointed to the National Standards Council under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, highlighting her continued relevance in national policy roles.
The ministry also unveiled a new National Technical Barriers to Trade Committee, chaired by the Principal Secretary for Trade. Comprising over 50 institutions, the committee will align Kenya’s trade standards with the World Trade Organization’s regulations, ensuring smoother global market access.
These appointments reflect President Ruto’s commitment to enhancing governance and institutional performance across key sectors.
